“After running a campaign that bewildered the public and convinced citizens they would have to pay said tax through increased energy bills, our leaders were able to shut the (carbon price) system down,” Lawley said.

Not just a model ... Robyn Lawley is happ to stand up for what she believes in.Source:Supplied

“What’s the big deal? That scheme was meant to be a powerful incentive for all businesses to cut their pollution and by investing the tax dollars in clean technology and solutions.”

The popular model also raised her concerns about the government’s support for the expansion of the massive Abbott Point Coal Terminal in north Queensland.

“In addition to destroying action on climate change, the government seems to be on a ridiculous mission to destroy the Great Barrier Reef,” Robyn said.

“The Abbot Point coal terminal is close enough to the Reef to cause some serious damage.

“As you know, the Great Barrier Reef is a Natural Wonder of the World and the globe’s largest reef, stretching for 2,300 kilometres. “It contributes $5.68 billion to the Australian economy per year and generates 69,000 jobs. It’s home to more than 100 species of jellyfish, 3,000 varieties of molluscs, 1,625 types of fish and more than 30 species of whales and dolphins.

Has her own ideas to raise funds ... Plus-sized model Robyn Lawley.Source:Supplied

However she outlined her own ideas for finding a sustainable middle ground.

“Our government needs to tax those inexpensive fossil fuels and put that money back into scientific environmental studies on how we can improve renewable energy.

“Did you know that Norway implements a 78 per cent tax rate on oil? In Australia, the carbon tax and the emissions trading scheme that was taxing the country’s largest polluters was abolished recently as part of our current leader Tony Abbott’s political campaign.

“As a community, we need to take all of these aspects into consideration and rethink how we live today.”

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Plus-size model Robyn Lawley in Surry Hills in June 2011. She just landed the cover of Vogue Italia. Picture: Pellegrini

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Plus-size model Robyn Lawley in Surry Hills in June 2011. She just landed the cover of Vogue Italia. Picture: Pellegrini

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Australian plus-sized model Robyn Lawley who features on the cover of this month's Vogue Italia, pictured in Sydney. Picture: Jeremy Piper

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Australian plus-sized model Robyn Lawley who features on the cover of this month's Vogue Italia, pictured in Sydney. Picture: Jeremy Piper

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Aussie model Robyn Lawley who has just scored the cover of French Elle, the first plus-size model to do so, during a photoshoot in New York City, pictured here in April 2011. Picture: Elizabeth Lippman

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Aussie model Robyn Lawley who has just scored the cover of French Elle, the first plus-size model to do so, during a photoshoot in New York City, pictured here in April 2011. Picture: Elizabeth Lippman

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Plus size model Robyn Lawley at Manly in Sydney, has been hailed as a plus-size Elle McPherson by international agents, who say her look is similar to The Body's. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

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Plus size model Robyn Lawley at Manly in Sydney. She has been hailed as a plus-size Elle McPherson by international agents, who say her look is similar to The Body's. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

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Plus-size model Robyn Lawley in Surry Hills in June 2011. She just landed the cover of Vogue Italia. Picture: Pellegrini

Plus-size model Robyn Lawley in Surry Hills in June 2011. She just landed the cover of Vogue Italia. Picture: Pellegrini

Australian plus-sized model Robyn Lawley who features on the cover of this month's Vogue Italia, pictured in Sydney. Picture: Jeremy Piper

Australian plus-sized model Robyn Lawley who features on the cover of this month's Vogue Italia, pictured in Sydney. Picture: Jeremy Piper

Aussie model Robyn Lawley who has just scored the cover of French Elle, the first plus-size model to do so, during a photoshoot in New York City, pictured here in April 2011. Picture: Elizabeth Lippman

Aussie model Robyn Lawley who has just scored the cover of French Elle, the first plus-size model to do so, during a photoshoot in New York City, pictured here in April 2011. Picture: Elizabeth Lippman

Plus size model Robyn Lawley at Manly in Sydney, has been hailed as a plus-size Elle McPherson by international agents, who say her look is similar to The Body's. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Plus size model Robyn Lawley at Manly in Sydney. She has been hailed as a plus-size Elle McPherson by international agents, who say her look is similar to The Body's. Picture: Sam Ruttyn